by Ardy Araneta-Batoy

For this edition of VOX POPULI, The Bohol Tribune is featuring the netizen’s reactions, responses and comments to the paper’s statement published in the FB page of its Managing Editor. 

The statement was: 

“We have been receiving a lot of ‘scary stories’ regarding the NEGATIVE EFFECTS of vaccination forwarded to my FB wall and private message inbox. Nadawat ni nako bisan unsang takna sa adlaw: buntag, hapon, gabii ug kaadlawon. Nagagikan kini sa mga tawo sa daghang dapit sa kalibutan. SAMOK. Kini maoy hinungdan nga nakahukom ko nga e-BLOCK sa akong friends’ list ang tanang nagpadala ug magpadala (pa) nako ug mga NEGATIVE NEWS  OR INFORMATION (tinuod man o peke) kabahin sa bakuna (vaccine). Sorry ha, pero kabuhion ko inig basa. Dili makatabang. Mao nga usbon naho ang akong hangyo nga kamong bang dili gustong magpabakuna, AYAW NINYO HADLOKA ANG UBAN nga padung pa magbakuna ug nahuman na nga nagpabakuna. HILOM intawn mo diha oi. Mangangin man pud mo.”

Below are the unedited responses, reactions and comments to the statement:

from Istamal Istamal: Same jud ta maam.


from Dr. Fe Marfe Jimenez: Even Pope Francis nagpa bakuna man gani pati c Pope Benedict


from Dr. Ria Maslog: Thanks mam.


from Ven Rebo Arigo: Porbeda. Kadtong di magpabakuna, way katungod nga mangangin…

from Cha H. Chiu: Ajo rah!


from Fe Geraga: mabuot2 lagi nang uban ug himo ug estorya bahin sa vaccine? feeling expert lagi pod.ayo ra imo gi block Mam

from Ardy Ines Araneta Batoy to Fe Geraga: of course.


from Eden Ruth Paigan-Awil: Correct, maam. They have no authority.


from Ardy Ines Araneta Batoy to Eden Ruth Paigan-Awil: Exactly.


from Dr. Tj Bon: Maypag mamalit silag pan sa Aroma bakery Km14 Lourdes, Panglao Torta, hopia, bahug2


from Myrna Torrefranca: Very true maam.


from Ballo Sebastian: Tinuod po, nakaapekto jud.,negative effects sa vaccine…ingat p0 palagi.

from Antonietta Realista Pe Aguirre: Correct!

from Mariaflores Clarete: Aw mahadlok diay pud ka Ma’am Ardy.. Abi ko ba ug ako ra.


from Fine Ardon: Makitid utak mam! Bright pa ang bolinao!


from Emilou C. Manlubatan Gonzaga: Samok kaajo ning uban ui.. aw ila sab na maam Idol.. ajo ra imong gi block annoying bitaw kaau…

from Rufina Maceren Artiaga: God bless you and protect you Mam Ardy Ines Araneta Batoy!


from Myra D Agan: Apil ug block ang pari nga nagwali ug hadlok nga negative effects sa bakuna Ma’am.

from Ardy Ines Araneta Batoy to Myra D Agan: koreeeeklll


from Linda Talaid Caderao: Magdoctor2 man pd ning uban..nagpabakuna gni me dri sa Canada nga libre me tambal dri ug masakit me covid simbako..


from May Emerald: Very good idea Mam Ards. Negative people of all means are deserving to be blocked for me. Nag HB jud ko sa akong 62 years old sister Mam kay Dugay ga pa bakuna kay naminaw sa FAke news. Ta last na Convinced ra jud nako. Gahapon pa ga first dose. Ang iayah ng ka edad Nahuman na sa second dose. Better late than never.


from Jet Lagura Barrameda: Tinuod jud mam Ardy


• from Peewee Agoncillo: Better pa klasmet. Dli jud ko maminaw or mo entertain anang mga negative comments bhin sa vaccine. Aw anha naman gyud na sla mka realize sa importance sa vaccine kung ma igo na sla sa covid.

from Ardy Ines Araneta Batoy to Peewee Agoncillo: Korek klasmet


• from Bernardita Cortes: Maayo ra! 

• from Delia Lopena Yana: Bitaw maam ilabi na ug nahuman na tag vaccine maluya jud ta mobasa. 

• from Liliosa Yu- Patindol: Thank you Ma’am! Ajo ra! 

• from Elaine Chatto Galido: Mas muangay tingali sila ug Covid virus ma’am…

Aside from netizens giving their comments, the following also expressed their reaction of “LIKE” to the statement.

Marcelo S. Adiong Jr., Chona Sormeon, Nancy Anne Mitra Villamor, Peewee Agoncillo, Ricz Calvis Elicano, Minda Mar, MaRie JosEphine BaRrete, Marlene Estorosas, May Emerald, Gerry Madanguit, Delilah Gal Pingkian, MavisGerry Cabrera-Batoy, Lanie Caderao Charles, Myra D Agan, Jen May Ruiz Filoteo, Dodo Morala Jumawid, Imee Taer Tapon, Johnstel Uy, Catherine Alagon Climaco, Jude de la Torre, Au Miral, Rowena Pinky Uy Jumamoy, Rose Circulado Estoquia, Edith Ebal, Mjean Malon Ongque Ancog, Maryrose Bucia Escobilla, Lyn Vix, Chris Roa Requeron, Diosie Marie Sarabia Mainar, Petrona Bergado, Arnel Jason Lim, Lucila Amoncio Salas Daradar, Marj Cosmo Dinorog, Myrna Torrefranca, Delia Paredes, Zen Uy, Fe Geraga, Jovyenaj Olab Yogi, Venus M. Dagoldol, Marvee Anthony Sumaylo, Stella Marie Patricia Butalid, Nenette D. Schlatmann-Sodusta, Lisirf Sejac, Mario Marex Reyes, Jhul Iet, Jesus Lagura, Armie Salome Calamba, Heart MacThunder, Maria Fe H. Evasco, Ria Maslog, Evaah Vhanngg, Nona Miel Sajulan, Ruel Acero Baguhin, Bolotaolo Jeda, Ma Antoniette Toloy Morgia, Ann May, Julius A. Olayon, Cel C. Valleser, Cristy De Lima Siaboc, Rinelyn Solon Omac, Wilfreda Danigoy Maligon, Pura Sarmiento Inting, Suzette Deocampo Penales, Fe Marfe Jimenez, Mark Mayongski, Riza P. Manigque, Camia Parado, Linda Talaid Caderao, Felicitas Mercado, Marvin Sheilamae Taga-an Gallogo, Istamal Istamal, Agnes Lucas, Marge Jabines, MC Enad, Emilie Sebusa, Mylyn Palacio, Edward L Madriñan, Jesseca Araneta-Espejo Noroño